Uncle Xie Xiaoguo has been busy every day during this period.
One person supervises the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Punishment, and there are countless things waiting for him every day. He has to be responsible for interrogations and sending people to investigate cases. He also has to be responsible for the approval and verification of the Ministry of Household's banknotes, and even the expenses of Jin'an Wang and his wife who have returned to Beijing to report on their work. All accounts must be transferred from the accounts department.
By the way, there is also money to entertain the envoys from Mobei.
Xie Lin had just argued with some old guys from the Ministry of Rites over this. The old guys from the Ministry of Rites insisted that they were guests from afar, and even if they became prisoners, the standard of hospitality should not be too shabby.
Xie Lin was too lazy to pay attention to them. Since he had become a prisoner, it was good that he didn't let them eat chaff and drink water. How could he expect to entertain them like a state banquet?
If you have that money to entertain envoys, you might as well use it to buy weapons and kill more Mobei royals.
Upon hearing the emperor's order to summon him, Xie Lin was stunned for a moment, then frowned and said, "The emperor wants to arrange errands for me again?"
"No." Yang Dexi shook his head quickly, "The emperor just summoned Mr. Xie to come over and didn't say anything else."
Xie Lin sorted out the files in his hands and put them aside. He got up and walked out with him. When he got outside, he asked casually: "Did nothing happen today?"
Yang Dexi was silent for a moment and said with a smile: "Master Taifu handed a copy of the book to the emperor."
Xie Lin's eyebrows deepened slightly and he didn't say anything.
After arriving at the Qinzheng Hall and greeting the emperor, Emperor Mu waved his hand: "No courtesy."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"I called you here to ask for your opinion." Emperor Mu motioned to Yang Dexi and handed the booklet he had just read to Xie Lin, "Please take a look at this booklet."
Xie Lin bowed: "Your Majesty, this is not appropriate."
"You can watch it if you want."
"yes."
Xie Lin unfolded the memorial and read it carefully, already understanding why the emperor asked him to come.
With a slight frown on his brow, Xie Lin folded the memorial and presented it back to the emperor. His tone was gentle and courteous: "Qin Taifu's two sons-in-law are a little far away from the capital. It will take at least a month for the officials who have arranged to investigate the case to return. Well, if it doesn’t go well, it may be delayed for two or three months.”
Emperor Mu said: "So you haven't got a definite result yet?"
"yes."
"Do you think Taifu Qin will be the chief envoy?"
"I dare not say anything before there is evidence." Xie Lin replied in a neither humble nor arrogant tone. "The Taifu has always kept a distance from the ministers in the court and has never done anything close to him. If it is said that he supports the prince's intention to seize the throne, , I may still believe it a little bit, but what is the purpose of collaborating with the enemy? I don’t think the Taifu is like this."
Emperor Mu frowned slightly: "I think so too, but his son-in-law has a relationship with the Prince of Mobei."
"Your Majesty, a married daughter throws water away. What's more, Taifu Qin's daughter is married so far away that it's inconvenient to send letters, so how can she plot anything?" Xie Lin smiled faintly, "Not to mention the two daughters of Taifu back then. It’s considered a low marriage. If the master is really ambitious, there are so many marriageable men in the capital, why would he marry his daughter so far away?”
Emperor Mu felt that what he said was reasonable, but too many things happened in the Qin family recently, which had already overturned his previous impression of the Taifu. Moreover, the Qin Taifu openly accused Qi Jin of collaborating with the enemy and treason, but he did not know who the collaborator was. his own two sons-in-law.
If this happened to someone else, the only outcome would be to be executed.
But Taifu Qin...
Emperor Mu rubbed his eyebrows: "You are quite reasonable."
Xie Lin closed his eyes and remained silent, saying no more.
Grand Tutor Qin had been Emperor Mu's teacher. As a middle-aged man, it was inevitable that he would have some compassion in his heart. Moreover, considering the teacher-student relationship, Emperor Mu obviously couldn't bear or was unwilling to bear the reputation of being a disciplinarian.
I specially called him here today just to get a reason to feel at ease and not deal with Taifu Qin.
Xie Lin has a keen mind, how could he not understand his intention?
"Let's continue investigating this matter." Emperor Mu said quickly, "We will wait until we get the specific results."
"Yes." Xie Lin excused himself.
"Yang Dexi, pass the decree to temporarily lift the Qin family's blockade." Emperor Mu ordered.
"yes."
After walking out of Qinzheng Palace, Xie Lin did not go to the East Palace, but just sent someone to deliver a message to Rong Cang.
Rong Cang has not gone to court for two consecutive days, and government affairs continue to be left to the emperor. It is rare for him to stay at Changxin Hall around the clock like an idler to accompany his wife and children.
When he heard the news that the East Palace eunuch Ji Xiang came into the palace to report the news, Rong Cang had no special reaction and only responded: "I understand."
Ji Xiang resigned and left.
"Father, you can't bear to punish your teacher, so you want to turn a blind eye?" Chu Yunfei leaned on the bed and smiled with understanding, "It's actually human nature."
I specially summoned Uncle Xie Xiaoguo to talk. On the surface, he seemed to be asking about the progress of the case, but in fact, he just wanted to tell Uncle Xie Xiaoguo that he couldn't bear to do anything to Taifu Qin, so that Uncle Xie Xiaoguo knew better.
"Qin Taifu is not strict in running the family, has evil intentions, and framed Qi Jin. His innocence has long been gone. Even if my father wants to spare him, I will not agree." Rong Cang held the child in his arms, returned to the inner room and sat on the edge of the bed, "Yan My eyes are very bright.”
The child had just eaten and was still awake. He had a pair of big ignorant eyes open and was waving his little hands enjoying himself.
Chu Yunfei frowned: "Although my father couldn't bear it and wanted to save some dignity for his teacher, King Jin'an's cancellation of the engagement has undoubtedly made the Qin family once again become a topic of conversation after dinner, and Qin Zhilan's marriage will probably be difficult. "
Shengxia stood aside and looked at her hesitantly: "Princess, something happened to the Qin family last night."
Chu Yunfei raised his eyes: "What's the matter?"
"Perhaps the cancellation of the engagement was a huge blow to Miss Qin. She wanted to hang herself from a rafter in the middle of the night, but was rescued in time by the maid on duty. Mrs. Qin was heartbroken and asked Taifu to find a way, so Taifu Qin handed it over early in the morning. Give a copy to the emperor."
Well?
Chu Yunfei was stunned. Although Qin Zhilan had learned how to commit suicide by hanging from a beam?
It seemed that she had put herself to death this time.
Is this the reason why the emperor can't bear with his tutor?
The once highly respected Taifu enjoyed a lifetime of fame, but when he was old, he failed to teach his own granddaughter well, and his reputation was almost ruined by this granddaughter.
Chu Yunfei thought for a moment and smiled faintly: "Rong Cang, do you think it is possible that it is a play jointly performed by Qin Taifu and Qin Zhilan's grandson?"
